A day passes in the blink of an eye...
5:30 a. m.
Dark clouds remained hanging over the sky Prayer Deep Pool, until...
"Whoosh!!!"
With a deafening roar, flames ripped through the sky and plummeted downwards.
The Machine God, carrying the RV, landed in the area between the Second Sea Region and Third Sea Region of the [Prayer Deep Pool].
After flying over hundreds of kilometers of sea, the Machine God finally arrived safely.
"Beep! Insufficient power source, system is switching charging modes..."
Inside the cockpit, the Machine God emitted a warning tone.
As soon as he finished speaking, the armor layer on the back of the Machine God cracked open, and several power conversion devices extended out.
It plunged into the sea and began to use the tides and ocean currents to generate hydroelectric energy.
Jiangnan sat in the driver's seat, looking at the charging Progress Bar on the screen, and frowned.
He reached out and typed a message on the holographic keyboard, sending it to Berris, who was yawning with her arms crossed on the screen.
[Can't we use other methods to charge? This is too slow.]
[I'll use Purple Lightning to top you up.]
Don't even think about it!
Upon seeing this message, Berris brought her holographic face close to the screen and loudly warned.
"The energy of your purple lightning is too violent!"
"If you use that thing to charge it, the Machine God will definitely be damaged, and its lifespan will be greatly reduced!"
At this point, Berris seemed to recall some unpleasant memories.
Her cheeks flushed red instantly, all the way to her ears.
Not only could the Machine God not withstand that overload, but she, the [Spirit Vessel] who was one with the Machine God, couldn't stand it either!
The kind of electric shock to the tailbone from high voltage.
She didn't want to experience the feeling of her whole body convulsing to the point of drooling and her eyes rolling back!
"We'll talk about it later!"
"Although Berris has acquired that old Deng's [Creator] Supernatural Ability, she hasn't fully mastered it yet!"
"If you really push the Machine God to its limit and it explodes, Berris won't be able to fix it!"
Jiangnan looked at her, her face flushed and her feet pounding with anxiety.
Although I don't understand the specific structure of this mecha, since the professionals have said so...
He readily agreed.
Okay, keep an eye on the progress.
Berris breathed a sigh of relief, "That's more like it, leave it to me!"
Then, Jiangnan controlled the Machine God to place the RV on his back onto the ground.
Jiangnan opened the cockpit door, leaped into the air, and landed safely.
He looked around and discovered that he was in a very long and narrow rectangular piece of land.
It is only about 100 meters wide, with bottomless seawater on both sides.
As soon as they came down, two familiar figures came to greet them.
It was Mo Wan and Lin Zhu.
"Boss!"
The two shouted in unison.
As Jiangnan's designated team member from the very beginning of the Blue Star Trial.
The two successfully reunited with the RV yesterday when the main group withdrew from the beach.
Jiangnan nodded as a greeting.
He pulled out a sticky note and quickly wrote something down.
[Why did you guys get down here?]
"I have something urgent to report to you, boss."
Mo Wan lowered her voice with a solemn expression.
Lin Zhu quickly added, "It's that player named Guo Shuai, he... seems to have woken up."
"Moreover, something seems wrong with him."
Mo Wan pointed to the military area of the RV, "Sister Shen Lian and Captain Lin are over there, they said..."
"The Supernatural Ability that Guo Shuai awakened is [World Tree]!"
They also know about the World Tree?
Jiangnan stroked his chin.
It seems he needs to go and find out for himself.
After all, this is Supernatural Ability that allows one to confront the Grotesque Tree head-on.
For him right now, it's a complete blind spot in his knowledge.
So he followed the two men and strode into the military-designated isolation area inside the RV.
Jiangnan did not place Guo Shuai in his residential area.
The reason is simple: during the time the Machine God was piloting across the sea.
If the World Tree inside Guo Shuai goes out of control again, he, trapped in the cockpit, will have no way to extricate himself in time to save the situation.
On the contrary, the quarantine zone of the China military is guarded by God of War and many elite special forces.
If things really get out of hand, putting them here to Suppression is the best option.
Upon entering the passageway of the military area.
Jiangnan bumped into a familiar figure.
It was a giant man who was over two meters tall and looked exactly like a brown bear walking upright.
At this moment, the brown bear stood with its arms crossed, blocking the middle of the corridor, looking down at Jiangnan as he walked over.
Beside him stood a timid young man, none other than Yekater, with whom he had previously crossed paths in the Bone-Burying Abyss of Burial.
"Um... Hello, Mr. Dragon God."
Upon seeing Jiangnan, Yekater quickly tried to smooth things over, feeling awkward.
"This is my grandfather, Yekater, the supreme commander of the Su Country Base Eleven..."
"Get out of my way! I don't need your introduction!"
However, before Yekater could finish speaking, the brown bear shoved him to the ground.
"I met this kid yesterday!"
Jiangnan stopped and looked at him expressionlessly.
The old man was right; he had indeed met him.
The brown bear in front of us is the commander of the Base Eleven of the Su Country.
Yeka Jimier.
That was yesterday afternoon, the one who used the father-in-law's name.
The guy who brought a large entourage to the beach to demand a family reunion, only to be politely turned away at the door by Jiangnan.
Jiangnan has always despised this kind of charade of climbing the social ladder.
No matter whether the other party is the head of a national base or some other important figure, we will not tolerate them.
Clearly, this hot-tempered Russian base commander was still annoyed by the closed door he had been given yesterday.
"Sukabul!"
Yeka Jimier cursed inwardly.
They took his most precious daughter, yet they still dared to challenge him, a dignified elder of the Su Country.
The father-in-law, who was perfectly legitimate, was turned away at the door?!
When Yeka Jimier ever suffered such humiliation in his entire life?!
And...
Yeka Jimier raised his eyebrows and looked Jiangnan up and down.
"That's it? This is the legendary Dragon God?"
"Isn't he just a pretty boy with delicate skin and a delicate build?"
Yeka Jimier gave a disdainful snort in his heart.
He had never seen a picture of the Dragon God before.
I thought he was a super strong man who was three meters tall, had eighteen-pack abs, and a face full of fierceness!
"With that small frame, and the wild, warrior-like blood of our Ye Warrior Race..."
"Once this kid gets into bed, he'll probably just be one-sidedly dominated by my daughter!"
Yeka Jimier was just imagining how his daughter would revitalize the Su Country women's charms in bed.
Just as I was about to ask about my daughter's recent situation...
"Whoosh."
Jiangnan didn't even glance at him, and simply walked past him.
He walked straight towards the medical restricted area ahead, leaving Yeka Jimier alone, bewildered in the wind.
"Hey! You brat, stop right there! I haven't finished speaking yet!"
Yeka Jimier flew into a rage and was about to reach out his paw to grab Jiangnan's shoulder.
"Excuse me, Chief, this is a critical medical area; unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering."
San Duo, the soldier who had been guarding the area, blocked his path.
Faced with this military defense line, Yeka Jimier was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
He could only pace back and forth in the corridor, seething with anger.
Within a medical restricted area.
Lin Bayi and Shen Lian were standing in front of a huge one-way explosion-proof glass panel, their expressions solemn.
In the corner, on a hospital bed, lay a haggard-looking woman named Xu Wange.
She was imprisoned in the Dusk Realm by Jiangnan and starved for several days before being released.
At this moment, she was receiving an IV drip of nutrients, staring at Jiangnan as she walked in with a resentful look.
Jiangnan, feeling somewhat guilty, avoided that gaze and walked straight to the glass wall.
Inside the glass room was Guo Shuai.
His right arm, which Zhang Lingqi had severed cleanly at the root.
It has now disappeared, replaced by a section of Tree Roots.
To prevent the [World Tree] inside him from going berserk again.
His limbs and torso were bound to the medical bed with specially made military shackles.
Not only that.
To be absolutely sure, he added an extra layer of insurance.
Jiangnan glanced through the one-way glass at the person separated by the glass.
A black-haired little girl, bored, plays a game of charades with the staff outside.
That's [the Fool].
In just a few days, the child grew from an infant to about 4 years old.
This puzzled Jiangnan, but it wasn't unexpected.
The other party's very existence is shrouded in mystery.
After all, the other party was the only survivor from Blue Star during the global transmigration.
Then, his gaze returned to Guo Shuai's face.
Guo Shuai was awake at that moment.
But his eyes were vacant.
He neither struggled nor cried out; he was like a vegetable, both physically and mentally.
Jiangnan frowned slightly, turned to look at Shen Lian, and took out a note.
What's his situation?
Shen Lian held the medical tablet in her hand, scrolling through the data on it, and sighed.
"From a physiological perspective... there are no problems with his vital signs."
"This [World Tree] did not cause him any harm whatsoever."
"On the contrary, it is constantly nourishing his cells, making his physical condition stronger than before."
"His current half-dead state is entirely due to witnessing Circle's death..."
"He was too heartbroken, suffered emotional trauma, and became depressed and withdrawn."
Is it a mental illness...?
Jiangnan remained silent.
If it's a physical injury, he has countless Word Spirit that can heal it.
But if it's a psychological issue...
There are no shortcuts; he can only climb out of the mire step by step on his own.
Jiangnan put aside his thoughts, turned to look at Lin Bayi beside him, took out a notepad, and got straight to the point.
Could you explain in detail what level of Supernatural Ability the World Tree is?
Upon hearing this question, Lin Bayi was taken aback for a moment, a look of puzzlement flashing in his eyes.
But then it dawned on him. "You... you really have no memories of the past?"
Jiangnan didn't hide anything and nodded frankly.
[Yes.]
This kind of thing is easy to spot, and he doesn't need to hide it.
"I see..."
Lin Bayi gave him a deep look. "Wait for me."
After saying that, he turned and walked into the confidential archives room.
A short while later, he came out carrying a rubbing of an ancient stone slab and handed it to Jiangnan.
Jiangnan looked down and saw that the sequence of the top twenty people and two special Supernatural Ability were carved on the stone slab.
Sequence 000 The Fool
Sequence 001 Chronos
Sequence 002 Genesis
Sequence 003 Hall of Yama
Sequence 004 Death's Eye
Sequence 005 World Tree
Sequence 006 Divine Phoenix Karma Fire
Sequence 007 Death Regression
Sequence 008 Light
Sequence 009 Darkness
Sequence 010 Life Ignition
Sequence 011 False King
Sequence 012 The Actor
Sequence 013 Dream
Sequence 014 Tiny World
Sequence 015 Cosmos Black Ice
Sequence 016 Order
Sequence 017 Calamity
Sequence 018 Black Crow Messenger
Sequence 019 Divine Edict
Sequence 020 Wind of Calamity
Sequence 101 Fate
"This list of rubbings was found by our military deep within the [Dragon God Ruins]."
Lin Bayi introduced in a deep voice.
"Dragon God Ruins?"
Jiangnan raised an eyebrow, not even bothering with the note, and asked in confusion.
"That's right."
Shen Lian added from the side, "The exact location of the ruins is deep within the Polar Icefield."
"There, not only is this sequence tablet found, but also..."
"We still have countless sets of [Dragon Armor] that you personally crafted back then!"
"Once activated with a specific Word Spirit, it can be used directly in combat!"
Jiangnan was completely dumbfounded after hearing this.
Own...
He even has a talent for weapon crafting?
They can even mass-produce divine weapons?!
Clearly, having no memory of it, he not only didn't know about this incident, but he also didn't even know how to forge iron.
At this moment, Lin Bayi pointed to the name ranked fifth on the stone slab and continued speaking.
"Unfortunately, most of the detailed effects and side effects of the Supernatural Ability recorded on the stone tablet are missing."
"Due to its age and human damage, it has become blurred and indistinct."
"Fortunately, some records about the [World Tree] have been preserved."
Lin Bayi looked over.
"According to ancient records, the World Tree has a unique method of inheritance."
"Its purpose is to allow current extraordinary individuals to inherit all the power left behind by the previous World Tree!"
"Moreover, its path to power isn't cultivation, but rather [collecting the power of all wishes]!"
Simply put, the person who possesses the World Tree is essentially transformed into the... incense god in our China folklore!
"The more people believe in Him and pray to Him, the greater the power He can mobilize!"
Lin Bayi glanced at Guo Shuai in the ward.
"Your teammate, although suffering the pain of losing his son, has also benefited from this misfortune in terms of strength."
Upon hearing that Guo Shuai was not only unharmed, but had also gained an incredibly powerful skill with boundless potential, they were amazed.
Jiangnan's long-held anxiety was finally put to rest.
However, he then seized upon another point of doubt.
He looked up, puzzled, and tossed out a note.
[Wait... you just said this was found in my ruins?]
"That's exactly what I'm going to tell you next."
Lin Bayi's expression turned serious.
He lowered his voice.
"Actually, when I personally led the Dragon Ascension Squad to explore deep into the Polar Icefield, I discovered a secret."
"That so-called [Dragon God Ruins]..."
"Its true builder and owner may not be you, Dragon God, at all."
"But... it's someone else!"
As he spoke, Lin Bayi pulled a photo from his inner pocket and handed it to Jiangnan.
"This is an ancient mural we photographed on the wall of the ruins."
Jiangnan reached out and took the photo, his gaze falling on the somewhat mottled mural.
In the very center of the mural, a man is sculpted.
Jiangnan recognized the man in the mural at a glance.
They look exactly like me!
But...
What made Jiangnan's pupils shrink was not his own appearance!
Instead...
In the mural, there is a man who looks exactly like himself.
He was actually holding one in his arms...
Baby!
And the baby's facial features...
Jiangnan's hand holding the photo stiffened slightly.
He turned his head and looked at the little girl inside the glass room.
It seemed that he had noticed Jiangnan's gaze.
The Fool suddenly stopped what he was doing.
She turned her head, and her large eyes met Jiangnan's gaze through the one-way glass.
Then, she surprisingly revealed a mischievous smile.
"Hehe..."
Jiangnan looked at the baby in the photo, then at the Fool inside the glass.
"Buzz!"
In that instant, two faces spanning a thousand years...
In his vision, they perfectly overlapped!